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Inside PM23, Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti’s new exhibition space in Rome, designed to nurture future creatives: its inaugural show pays tribute to Valentino’s signature colour – red

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Since its inception in 2016, the Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti has quietly championed charitable causes, lending support to families in need, and backing special projects at Rome’s Bambino Gesù Hospital and Policlinico Gemelli. Now, this philanthropic endeavour is stepping into the spotlight with the grand opening of the foundation’s new cultural hub, marking…

If Hong Kong was a dish, what would it be? Top chefs plate up their answers

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Pizzas, hamburgers and sushi – these are just some of the foods that have come to define certain cultures. But a cuisine is about more than an iconic dish, and every dish contains much more than its ingredients. It can reflect not only a historic time and place, but also modernity and a chef’s creative…

How DBS drives changes with lasting impact for Hong Kong’s ageing population

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Hong Kong officially became a “super-aged society” last year – a designation by the World Health Organization for places where more than 20 per cent of the population is aged 65 or older. The city crossed that threshold with 22 per cent of its residents over 65. By 2050, the United Nations predicts that this…

Hong Kong passes stablecoin bill as more governments recognize the digital asset

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The Tether (USDT) stablecoin logo. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Hong Kong passed a stablecoin bill on Wednesday to expand its cryptocurrency licensing regime as more governments recognize the digital asset. Unlike volatile digital assets like bitcoin, the value of stablecoins is tied to a real-world asset like fiat currencies or commodities like gold….

Xpeng shares soar 10% in Hong Kong as Chinese carmaker forecasts upbeat revenue

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Guangzhou-based Xpeng is one of several Chinese electric car companies that’s started to expand overseas. Feature China | Future Publishing | Getty Images Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng saw its shares in Hong Kong surge over 10% Thursday following upbeat earnings and stronger-than-expected revenue forecast for the second quarter. Its shares soared as much as 10.2%…

Tesla battery supplier CATL sees massive IPO

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In This Story The world’s largest EV battery maker just shook the global financing stage with its IPO in Hong Kong. CATL, or Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd., saw its shares surge 16% on Tuesday, raising $4.6 billion in the world’s largest public offering so far this year. How Trump’s tariffs could make your iPhone…

China’s CATL sees shares rise 11% in Hong Kong on electric-vehicle boom

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Shares of CATL debut in Hong Kong on May 20, 2025. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Shares of the world’s largest battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology rose over 11% in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday. Shares were trading at 292 Hong Kong dollars apiece on the Hong Kong stock exchange premarket, compared…

United Kingdom Passport Holders to Benefit from Extended eGate Access at EU Airports Following Historic Agreement to Modernize Border Controls with Biometric Technology Integration

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Home » AIRLINE NEWS » United Kingdom Passport Holders to Benefit from Extended eGate Access at EU Airports Following Historic Agreement to Modernize Border Controls with Biometric Technology Integration Monday, May 19, 2025 The United Kingdom government has officially announced a landmark agreement with the European Union that covers multiple regulatory frameworks. A particularly impactful…

Meet the sustainable fashion startup backed by H&M and Amazon

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An H&M store in New York City on Nov. 19, 2024. Charly Triballeau | AFP | Getty Images When Gilberto Loureiro spent summers working in a textile factory as a teenager growing up in Portugal, he discovered that he felt “hate and love” for how clothes were produced. The work was tough: Loureiro’s job was…

Festival explores Hakka culture in Hong Kong village

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Difficulty: Summiteer (Level 3) Kuk Po is a Hakka village in Hong Kong with more than 300 years of history. In January, it welcomed a few thousand people eager to explore its heritage. The Countryside Harvest Festival was Kuk Po’s first event to bring together cultural heritage, live music, art exhibitions and authentic food. One…